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Is it unreasonable to askto re view a property? Total views would be 4 times

74 replies

Freddiefox · 03/07/2019 16:58

Hi all,

My house survey has come back with a few bits and bobs some Id like to see for myself and see if I can fix myself or whether it would be too advanced.

I’ve viewed the house twice already,

Once a proper look around, and a 2nd time to look at the garden.

I would like to have a look at the window ledges and a few other things that have come up in the survey and I’d like to look.

It’s currently rented, I’d also like to have look at it again before exchange to make sure it’s been left in a decent state.

So in total that would be 4 times which seems a bit much. Aibu

OP posts:
OhTheRoses · 03/07/2019 17:20

View 1: Like it and offer
View 2: possibly if dc haven't seen it
Full structural survey tells all o e needs to know and may support renegotiations if required
Exchange
View 3 for measuring up and removers might need to see it. Ours did.

OTT OP.

that25cUKHeatwaveof2019 · 03/07/2019 17:21

You check that when you get possession, but you don't get to go in before the sale goes through.

that's a terrible advice.

Once you exchange, you agree to buy the property in the condition it's in and it's the condition it must be when you complete

You would be mad not to check what you are buying! In the worst scenario, there could have been a flood, someone removing the bath, the doors, or god knows what.

A final viewing before exchange is highly recommended!

OhTheRoses · 03/07/2019 17:21

Surely the contract has a clause about the state the property is left in.

that25cUKHeatwaveof2019 · 03/07/2019 17:23

Surely the contract has a clause about the state the property is left in

the contracts are not that detailed that they cover everything. I would never exchange without a final viewing.

that25cUKHeatwaveof2019 · 03/07/2019 17:23

especially with tenants!

mussolini9 · 03/07/2019 17:23

You could certainly ask but they're under no obligation to allow it.

They are under obligation via 'reasonable viewing clause' which will be included in any decent tenancy agreement. If they refuse, Landlord can serve a Section 8 notice requiring tenants to allow access with 24 hours notice.

Alsohuman · 03/07/2019 17:23

The contract does have a clause about the condition of the property, that why the buyer checks it personally before exchange. I sold a previously tenanted house and both solicitors insisted on it.

TantricTwist · 03/07/2019 17:24

If you want to view it again before buying then do so, it's a house not a handbag.

that25cUKHeatwaveof2019 · 03/07/2019 17:24

Posted too soon
The contract will have guaranteed vacant possession for example, but if the tenants are still there on the day of exchange, you might have a legal right to kick them out but it will be an awful headache.

Better refusing to exchange until the vendor can give you an empty property.

And that's only 1 example.

HeadsDownThumbsUpEveryone · 03/07/2019 17:26

They are under obligation via 'reasonable viewing clause' which will be included in any decent tenancy agreement.

I don't see the relevance in this as surely its clear they have been reasonable in allowing viewings. People are only saying the can refuse precisely because they have already accommodated viewings from prospective buyers and twice so far from the OP.

RebootYourEngine · 03/07/2019 17:27

What's in the survey that can't wait?

I think I would do one more just to make sure the tennants have left.

LoafofSellotape · 03/07/2019 17:29

Just ask,they'll say yes or no. I would want to properly inspect anything that has been flagged up in the survey.

ravenshope · 03/07/2019 17:30

Estate agent said to me I could view as often as I want.

MauisHouseOnMaui · 03/07/2019 17:31

They are under obligation via 'reasonable viewing clause' which will be included in any decent tenancy agreement. If they refuse, Landlord can serve a Section 8 notice requiring tenants to allow access with 24 hours notice.

The right to quiet enjoyment overrides whatever is written in the tenancy agreement.

Yawninfinitum · 03/07/2019 17:34

Ridiculous people saying no

It’s the biggest single purchase you are ever likely to make

You have actually only seen the interior once which is unusual- most would have a proper second viewing.

So yes for sure go back and view again now you know what needs doing.

And if there is a risk the tenant won’t vacate and leave it decent then ask the EA to view once they have left or view yourself so you can ask the owner to sort it

Don’t be put off by silly comments on here.

It’s a massive event and important not to get it wrong

that25cUKHeatwaveof2019 · 03/07/2019 17:36

It's much easier for tenants anyway.

A house owner would try to present the property as well as possible (and in many cases hide the problem areas...Hmm) to make sure you don't change your mind, a tenant won't care.

Duvetdweller · 03/07/2019 17:40

Reminds me of that Victoria Wood sketch - I’ve spent more time choosing shoes than I have houses, I love their hoover, lets buy it

florriepeck · 03/07/2019 17:41

It's a big purchase.
I've been back to a shop to view a jumper four times before buying it.

DollyPomPoms · 03/07/2019 17:41

Property Lawyer here and I would always recommend viewing after the tenants have left. Do not exchange until the tenants have left and you have viewed the property.
In relation to other viewings, as other PP have said, it’s one of the biggest purchases of your life, view as many times as you like. People must be flexible if they want to sell a property. I do find it really odd that vendors expect someone to spend a vast fortune on something they looked at for half an hour! You would view a new kitchen or car more than that!

Disfordarkchocolate · 03/07/2019 17:43

You can ask but if I was the tenant it would be a no.

StrongTea · 03/07/2019 17:46

We viewed interior twice and garden again in daylight. Also lots of street view and google earth. View again but at the tenant’s convenience.

Soontobe60 · 03/07/2019 17:55

I must to be bonkers! First house I bought, didn't even view it inside (owner had died and it was a complete renovation job. Second one, viewed once before offering. Current house viewed once before offering. Didn't view either of these again before moving in. Had no nasty surprises apart from our current house was absolutely filthy underneath all the furniture they had 🤣
Our most recent buyer viewed twice I 2 days before offering, then we had a barrage of text messages over the following 2 months regarding measurements of various things, state of the electrics, where the sun shone in the back garden etc. She didn't ask to come again though.

Original poster
Freddiefox · 03/07/2019 17:57

That’s all,
So reasonable to look before exchange.

OP posts:
Original poster
Freddiefox · 03/07/2019 17:57

Thanks all * not that’s all

OP posts:
that25cUKHeatwaveof2019 · 03/07/2019 18:10

I must to be bonkers!

yes. And very lucky Grin

Even with a renovation project I would at least like to see the actual size of the rooms and the state of everything.